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'Not the pitch you play a World Cup semi-final on'

'Not the pitch you play a World Cup semi-final on'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott lambasted the pitch that was used for their T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa in Trinidad.

Bird delays Mexico's flight for England warm-up

Bird delays Mexico's flight for England warm-up

Rediff.com24 May 2010

Mexico's World Cup squad endured a three-hour delay in Germany after a bird crashed into the windscreen of the plane due to take them to London for a World Cup warm-up match against England.

ISRO prefers women fighter pilots for Gaganyaan mission, says Somanath

ISRO prefers women fighter pilots for Gaganyaan mission, says Somanath

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

His statement came a day after the ISRO successfully launched its TV-D1 test vehicle ahead of the human space flight mission Gaganyaan.

Are Indian airports, metros world-class?

Are Indian airports, metros world-class?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

The building of the metro in south Bangalore has represented, to borrow a line, not the building of a city, but the sacking of a city.

When A Golfer Lost His Bags...

When A Golfer Lost His Bags...

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Top golfer Gaganjeet Bhullar lodged a complaint against Emirates Airlines for delaying his bags, which he said affected his game. Jehangir Gai tells us what happened next.

Chhota Rajan's deportation: All decks cleared, but volcanic ash delays don's flight

Chhota Rajan's deportation: All decks cleared, but volcanic ash delays don's flight

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

According to Bali police sources, decks have been cleared for his return, but volcanic eruption at Mount Rinjani led to cancellation of all flights.

Nepal plane crash victims' kin may lose millions in relief

Nepal plane crash victims' kin may lose millions in relief

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

The air carriers' liability and insurance draft bill has proposed a five-fold increase in compensation in case of death or injury, the report said.

London airspace's closure leads to massive flight disruptions

London airspace's closure leads to massive flight disruptions

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

London's airspace, one of the world's busiest travel routes, was temporarily closed on Friday due to a computer failure, causing severe disruptions in domestic and international flight operations.

Why Mumbai airport has hit air pocket

Why Mumbai airport has hit air pocket

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

Charters, Udan flights choking Mumbai airport; MIAL may shift general aviation to Navi Mumbai once the airport is ready

Dense fog cover shrouds Delhi; flights affected

Dense fog cover shrouds Delhi; flights affected

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

Heavy fog engulfed the national capital on Wednesday -- the first this season -- delaying 18 flights and 50 north-bound trains.

India Needs A National Security Strategy

India Needs A National Security Strategy

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

The National Security Strategy document should flag all major issues concerning security strategy and provide guidelines to concerned departments to work out suitable action plans. Since the global and regional geopolitical canvas is dynamic, the NSS document should be deliberated at length before formulation and should be reviewed periodically, recommends Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

With visas for World Cup in limbo, PCB writes to ICC

With visas for World Cup in limbo, PCB writes to ICC

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Subject to visa, the team will now leave for Hyderabad from Lahore in the wee hours of September 27 and reach Hyderabad via Dubai in the night.

Emergency declared in New York city as torrential rain floods subways, roads

Emergency declared in New York city as torrential rain floods subways, roads

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

The heaviest rainfall began to ease across hard-hit portions of Manhattan and Brooklyn late Friday morning, but another round is expected in the afternoon and could reinvigorate dangerous flooding.

AI passengers face overnight ordeal, suffer 13 hour delay

AI passengers face overnight ordeal, suffer 13 hour delay

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

A technical problem with an Air India Dreamliner from Kolkata led to an overnight ordeal for around 130 passengers who reached New Delhi after a 13 hour delay.

Australia's Khawaja flies to India after visa approved

Australia's Khawaja flies to India after visa approved

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

Australia opener Usman Khawaja will join his Test team mates in India later on Thursday following a delayed approval of his visa.

Coronavirus fears see drop in domestic flight bookings

Coronavirus fears see drop in domestic flight bookings

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

Executives of Indian airlines said that the drop is primarily for flights to major metro cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, which are the prime revenue generators on the domestic front.

Aim for Indian space station by 2035, Indian on Moon by 2040: Modi

Aim for Indian space station by 2035, Indian on Moon by 2040: Modi

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Modi gave these directions during a meeting to review the preparedness of the Gaganyaan mission and the first demonstration flight of the crew escape system test vehicle scheduled for October 21.

Omicron: Govt to review decision on restarting international flights

Omicron: Govt to review decision on restarting international flights

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

After a long hiatus of more than 20 months, the government had on November 26 announced the resumption of scheduled international commercial flights from December 15.

India's freestyle wrestlers miss out on Olympic qualification

India's freestyle wrestlers miss out on Olympic qualification

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Aman Sehrawat missed out on securing a berth for the Paris Games after losing his semi-final at the Asian Olympic Qualifier.

Go First may take legal action against Pratt & Whitney over engine issues

Go First may take legal action against Pratt & Whitney over engine issues

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Indian airline Go First is considering legal action against Pratt and Whitney (PW) for failing to provide compensation after March 2020 for planes grounded due to engine supply delays, sources said on Thursday. About 90 per cent of the airline's fleet of aircraft uses PW engines. About 24 of the airline's 55 planes are grounded due to delays in engine supply by PW.

Air India likely to meet cabin crew shortfall by July

Air India likely to meet cabin crew shortfall by July

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

AI gets govt nod to hire 800 more cabin crew.

Thousands of bags 'misplaced' after system failure at IGIA

Thousands of bags 'misplaced' after system failure at IGIA

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

There were inordinate delays during baggage check which led to long queues and flight delays.

Cong claims Pawan Khera deplaned, airline says all flyers deboarded

Cong claims Pawan Khera deplaned, airline says all flyers deboarded

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

The Congress on Thursday claimed its leader Pawan Khera was deplaned from a flight to Raipur, where he was going to attend the party's plenary session.

Security at key airports causes delays

Security at key airports causes delays

Rediff.com13 Jul 2006

Heightened security at key airports in the aftermath of the Mumbai blasts caused chaos and led to delays of up to four hours in domestic flights on Thursday causing immense hardship to passengers.

Air India suspends pilot, 10 cabin crew members for indiscipline

Air India suspends pilot, 10 cabin crew members for indiscipline

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

Taking its crew to task for lack of discipline, Air India on Wednesday suspended a pilot and ten cabin crew members for delaying some recent flights, including an international service, by not reporting for duty on time.

Will try to resume international flights before Aug: Puri

Will try to resume international flights before Aug: Puri

Rediff.com23 May 2020

All scheduled commercial passenger flights have been suspended in India since March 25 when the Modi government imposed a lockdown to contain the novel cornavirus pandemic.

Visa woes to Rohit's scalp: Bashir's spectacular debut

Visa woes to Rohit's scalp: Bashir's spectacular debut

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Always knew I would get Indian visa, getting Rohit as my first wicket is incredible: Shoaib Bashir

What does 5G spectrum auction delay mean for India?

What does 5G spectrum auction delay mean for India?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Discussing the prospect of more reform earlier this month, telecom minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced a delay in the 5G spectrum auction. India's telecom sector regulation has to be benchmarked with the global best, he said. It's another matter that many countries have either introduced or are about to roll out 5G services that will enable cutting-edge tech in diverse areas. For India, too, it will mean a lot for healthcare, robotics and unleashing a new chapter in Digital India perhaps.

Followed advice of authorities: IndiGo on Pawan Khera incident

Followed advice of authorities: IndiGo on Pawan Khera incident

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

'A passenger was deplaned by the police at the Delhi airport from Raipur-bound flight 6E 204. Some other passengers have also decided to deboard on their own accord,' it added.

Pawan Khera's arrest: What transpired at Delhi airport?

Pawan Khera's arrest: What transpired at Delhi airport?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

Unprecedented scenes were witnessed as Congress leaders sat on a dharna near the aircraft at the tarmac and raised slogans such as 'Jab jab Modi darta hai, police ke peeche chupta hai' and 'Tanashahi nahi chalegi'.

Missing flights has become a family habit

Missing flights has become a family habit

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

'I'm now hoping to fly tonight, with the office threatening to organise someone to escort me to the terminal at any sign that I might be dawdling -- because while I'm still here, there's a book launch, an artist's opening, and a party to attend, all of which I'll drop in on for a while,' says Kishore Singh.

PM Sunak ends speculation, announces UK election on July 4

PM Sunak ends speculation, announces UK election on July 4

Rediff.com23 May 2024

In an address from the lectern on the steps of 10 Downing Street on a rainy London evening, Britain's first Prime Minister of Indian heritage confirmed a summer poll in six weeks' time and that the Parliament would soon be dissolved after he formally informed King Charles III of the election timeline.

Passengers offloaded as COVID patient boards flight in Kochi

Passengers offloaded as COVID patient boards flight in Kochi

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

The passenger belonged to a group of 19 holidaying in the hill resort town of Munnar in Kerala and was under surveillance.

Cockpit breach: DGCA fines Air India Rs 30L, pilot's licence suspended

Cockpit breach: DGCA fines Air India Rs 30L, pilot's licence suspended

Rediff.com12 May 2023

The pilot of Air India AI-915 Delhi-Dubai flight on February 27 allowed a woman friend to enter the cockpit, according to a complaint filed by a cabin crew member on the same flight.

Why IndiGo was forced to reschedule flights

Why IndiGo was forced to reschedule flights

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

Engine snag forces IndiGo to ground 7 new aircraft

DGCA issues showcause notices to Air India over cockpit breach

DGCA issues showcause notices to Air India over cockpit breach

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

A cabin crew member of the flight had filed a complaint with the DGCA about the pilot allowing a female friend into the cockpit.

Fantasy Land: Stunning images of Changi Airport in Singapore

Fantasy Land: Stunning images of Changi Airport in Singapore

Rediff.com16 Feb 2012

at Changi Internaional Airport you will in fact pray for delays and long layovers. That's the right.

4 threat calls at Delhi, Bengaluru airports; 3 flights grounded

4 threat calls at Delhi, Bengaluru airports; 3 flights grounded

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

While Air India and Jet Airways flights to Kathmandu were grounded at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, no-frills airline AirAsia's Goa flight from Bengaluru also failed to take off on scheduled time due to similar reasons.

Delhi: Fog hits flight services

Delhi: Fog hits flight services

Rediff.com13 Feb 2009

Dense fog disrupted normal operations at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi this morning with about 17 flights being delayed and another three cancelled.

No delay in delivery of Rafale jets to India: France

No delay in delivery of Rafale jets to India: France

Rediff.com24 May 2020

The IAF has been maintaining that the Rafale jets would significantly enhance its combat capability.